Cattaneo Magni RR
Pietro Magni Aviazione · Italy · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Cattaneo Magni RR was an early rocket-powered aircraft developed and flown in Italy. RR stood for Radio Razzo (Radio Rocket).
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 6 × rocket, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Circular array of six solid-fuel rockets in the rear of the shortened fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-boom layout converted from a glider
- Circular array of six solid-fuel rockets in the rear of the shortened fuselage
- Long-span wing from the Abate GP.1 glider
The six solid-fuel rockets were intended to be ignited in succession. It was also intended for use as a radio-controlled drone.
Specifications
- The Cattaneo Magni RR has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.8 m (55 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Ettore Cattaneo built it from components of the Abate GP.1 glider, with the alterations carried out by Piero Magni Aviazione. The glider was changed to a twin-boom layout, and the first flight took place on 25 June 1931.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built. Cattaneo intended a lighter improved rocket aeroplane with which to cross the English Channel, but it was not built.
Where you'll see it
The first flight, with two rockets fitted, covered 800 m. Between 25 and 29 June it made six flights, the longest covering 1 km and lasting two minutes. All take-offs used bungee cords. It was placed in storage and later demolished.
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